Louisiana: New Gigs

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Hal Higgins
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Louisiana: New Gigs

Post by Hal Higgins »

I'd like to take this moment to tell area steelers and lovers of the steel guitar, that I have a couple of new gigs in the Denham Springs area. The first is on Tuesdays from 5PM til 9 at Sharps Cafe' and Sports Bar in the Antique District in downtown D.S. and the second is in Watson (north of D.S.) at James Grill on Thursdays from 6PM 'til 9PM. Tuesdays at Sharps is Steak Night and Thursdays at James' is an "All You Can Eat Fish". I'd like to invite all my friends to either or both places...to have some good food and hear some great steel guitar music. If you need further info...please call me at 225-276-8250.....HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Post by Jody Sanders »

Watch out for Buck Grantham. Jody.
Hal Higgins
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Buck?

Post by Hal Higgins »

Jody.....Buck is a good friend....I see him around here once in a while....he's a great player....HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
Al Starnes
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Post by Al Starnes »

"to have some good food and hear some great steel guitar music."

What an understatement! I visited with Hal last evening at James' Grill and it was time well spent.

The food and the music were both outstanding. Thanks Hal!
Hal Higgins
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Good Visit...too

Post by Hal Higgins »

Hey Al....it was great to see and be able to visit with you, too. I really enjoyed it...This is going to be a really great gig. I'd, again, like to invite my steel guitar friends, and lovers of the same, to come out and have a great time listening and eating (all you can eat) fish at "James' Grill" each and every Thurs from 5:30 PM to 9 (or after). Thanks again Al...............! HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Post by Howard Tate »

Hal is a great steeler and singer too. I hope to make it sometime. It's quite a long drive from Leesville, but you never know. Maybe I can bring Reverand Gibson and make the trip one day. Good luck with the gigs, Hal.
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Sounds good

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Hal sure would like to see and hear you somewhere soon. Take care.
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Post by Keith Hilton »

:D Hal, I got your pedal repaired and shipped back today. It is coming priority mail. I went through the electronics and made a killer pedal out of it. There won't be any charge for the repairs. Thanks for using my pedal.
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Post by Jody Sanders »

Hi Hal, Buck is a great picker and person. He and Mitzi are a class act. Good luck on your gigs. Jody.
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SOUNDSGOOOD

Post by Tommy Young »

Reggie if you havent herd Hal he's a goodun for sure if he's playin one of them MOD JOBS hahahaha TOMMY YOUNG



PS: HAL good luck on your new giggs my friend brake a leg
Hal Higgins
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Thanks Everyone

Post by Hal Higgins »

One of the greatest things a man can have are friends, and in this forum, I've got many.

Howard..I really would like to see you again sometime soon, and I sure wouldn't mind if you brought my good friend Bro. G along with you.

Reggie, it sure has been a while since you and I got to see each other, and I wouldn't mind hearing you play again (you da picker).

Jody...Buck and Mitzi are very special folks, and yeah...he sure knows how to play

Tommy.....You're something.....I'm still tryin' to find out what it is (LOL, LOL).....any and all of you are welcome to come and visit, I'll even let y'all play some if'n ya want to.......y'ont too?

Thanks Everyone..........HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Keith Hilton

Post by Hal Higgins »

Keith....thanks so much for getting the pedal repaired for me...I'll let you know via the forum when I receive it. Forum members...just to let you know....that Keith Hilton is a TOP-SHELF guy. You can't beat his Pedals nor his service.
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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steak/fish

Post by Billy Carr »

I might go by and pick up ole Danny Harrell and we could both eat steak/fish and watch you play a little bit my friend. Never know when some of your pickin' partners might walk-in. Ha!
Hal Higgins
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Bring it on Anytime

Post by Hal Higgins »

Billy....would love to have you anytime.....you might bring that Fessy down and let me try it....so I can see what that TY mod has done for it. C-Ya HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Good Steelin Good Fish

Post by Roland Buras »

Hi Hal, If the Fish is half as good as your steel playing it's got to be good. Maybe i can make it up one Thursday afternoon and support you.

your friend RJ
Hal Higgins
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Post by Hal Higgins »

Bring it on RJ...you know I'd love to have you..Hal
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Ben ODell
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GOOD LUCK !!!

Post by Ben ODell »

Hey Hal !!!!
Good Luck on the new pickin spot. Ms Mickey and I might just come strollin in one afternoon, "UNANNOUNCED". You know I'm sorta like a bad penny. (Liables to show up anywhere).
:lol: :lol:

Folks........Ole Hal is a great player and singer and if you are in the area, you can whop two birds with one stick. GET THE OLE BELLY, AND EARS FULL AT ONE PLACE. However, You'd better get there before R.J. makes his run. You'll be scrapping the bottom of the pot, on the full belly side.
:D
And yes sir Hal, My buddy Buck Grantham is one fine steel, and guitar player. He and Mitzi are right up at the top of my list. Good lord made any better folks, he kept them for himself.

Ya'll be good chullens down-air and we hope to see you soon.

Ben & Mickey O'Dell
Hal Higgins
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Post by Hal Higgins »

Thanks Ben...Both of these gigs are nice, they are fun to play. You and Ms Mickey are always welcome to come by anytime you want to....be so glad to see you and be able to have a nice visit with two of my favorite people......Might even get you to sing a song or two if you'd like to......so c'mon. HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Ben ODell
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THANKS !!

Post by Ben ODell »

Thanks for the invite Hal. Same goes from this side of Mississippi.

Good luck pal and if you run out of things to do over there, brang it on over to "BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN, AGRICOLA, MISSISSIPPI", and we'll go out there and sit around in them easy chairs and let the sun shine in our mouth. :? :?

Catch U later
Ben-Jamin O'Dell
Hal Higgins
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Post by Hal Higgins »

Agricola is just as far away as denham springs (I know, I know, lol). I'm not getting too far away from D.S. these days because of our finances. Only making $200.00/week at the moment. As soon as that status changes....we'll try and get over, as I've been wanting to come anyway. Please, do come over when you can, Ben.....would love to see ya....HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Mike Hoover
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Mitzi

Post by Mike Hoover »

For ya'lls information, she looks a whole lot better than all ya'll put together. You might say that Old Buck married way up over his head. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Mike Hoover
Hal Higgins
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Post by Hal Higgins »

Hey Mike.....what you talkin' 'bout.....when you're down this a way with your job...holler at me....HAL
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Mike Hoover
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Post by Mike Hoover »

Hal, I was talking about Mitzi, Buck's BETTER HALF. Which I am sure he will agree with me that is if he knows whats good for him.

I am working in OK right now, the next project is in Memphis, and then I ain't sure.

Mike
Hal Higgins
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MAKE SPECIAL TRIP

Post by Hal Higgins »

HEY MIKE, MS MITZI IS A SWEET LADY FOR SURE. SHE AND BUCK DON'T LIVE BUT ABOUT 3 OR 4 MILES FROM ME, YOU MIGHT HAVE TO MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP DOWN AND WE CAN DROP IN AND VISIT WITH THEM....WHAT DO YA SAY 'BOUT THAT? HAL :lol:
HAL...Excel D-10 w/ 8 & 5. SteelSeat.com w/back,SteelSeat.com Pedal Board on Legs with Quilter Tone Block 200 amp, Boss GE 7, Boss DD 3, Boss RV 6, Boss RT-20 Hilton Expression Pedal, Evans Cabinet with 4 ohm Eminence 15" speaker. BJS birthstone bar, Powder coated Tone bar by Michael Hillman. Dunlop Coated finger picks and Zookies L30 thumb picks.
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Mike Hoover
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Post by Mike Hoover »

Hal,

Might just have to take you up on that.

Mike
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